Snw Transitions Program

Big Lake High School is a four-year public high school located in Big Lake, Minnesota. As of 2022, 951 students in grades 9-12 are enrolled. The school's principal is Robert Dockendorf and the assistant principal is Shallyn Tordeur.
Snw Transitions Program serves 39 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Snw Transitions Program's student population of 39 students has grown by 95% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1917
Colors
Blue, Gold

School Rankings

The diversity score of Snw Transitions Program is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
79%
60%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Buzz The Hornet

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Snw Transitions Program?
39 students attend Snw Transitions Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Snw Transitions Program students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Snw Transitions Program?
Snw Transitions Program has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Snw Transitions Program offer ?
Snw Transitions Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Snw Transitions Program part of?
Snw Transitions Program is part of Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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